Chef Manager – Education Kitchen Leader (Mon–Fri Term-Time)

The Berkeley Scott Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training and progression

Free qualifications

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Berkeley Scott Group is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a high-volume education kitchen in Hereford. The role involves delivering fresh, seasonal food to hundreds of students while developing a catering team.

Key responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, budgets, and ensuring top hygiene and service standards in a Monday–Friday, term-time schedule with 42 weeks per year. No evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with leadership experience in education, contract catering or high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Experience planning menus and accommodating dietary requirements.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal and nutritious food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen and catering team.
• Deliver high-quality, fresh food at volume.
• Plan creative menus and manage dietary requirements.
• Oversee stock, ordering, budgets, waste and compliance.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and service standards.
• Build strong relationships with the school and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across the food and service offer.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

High-volume cooking

Job description

The Berkeley Scott Group is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a high-volume education kitchen in Hereford. The role involves delivering fresh, seasonal food to hundreds of students while developing a catering team.

Key responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, budgets, and ensuring top hygiene and service standards in a Monday–Friday, term-time schedule with 42 weeks per year. No evenings or weekends.